MY PICK OF THE WEEK’S APPS

OPENTABLE RESTAURANTS IOS PRICE: FREE

Whether you’re in Faro or Fakenham, this app will find you the sort of food you like in a restaurant reviewed by other app users. Then you can book a table with a couple of taps.

THE NATIONAL TRUST IOS FREE

If you’re visiting Britain this summer, this official app is a wonderful guide to almost 600 glorious National Trust sites. Check what’s going on from talks to tours, live music and educational events.

HUE ESSENTIALS ANDROID €5.19

If you have Philips Hue lights, this is the app you’ve been waiting for. It sets scenes according to your mood and listens through your device to make lights respond to TV or music for perfect ambience.

ZAFUL IOS FREE

This app from the big online clothing brands lets you browse everything from swimwear to sweatshirts; create and save ideal outfits and monitor new trends straight from fashion bloggers.

POCKET PARTRIDGE ANDROID FREE

Enjoy Alan Partridge’s greatest moments at your leisure using this quirky app that’s packed with Partidge’s greetings, insults, flirty chatter and those priceless questions.

TIDES NEAR ME ANDROID FREE

Whether you’re a skipper, crew or just sea-loving, this shows you tidal info and conditions for nearby stations. Featuring automated tables, charts, predictions and information on tides.